Affiliation:
1. Lomonosov Moscow State University
2. Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences
Abstract
Extra-pair paternity is widespread in passerine birds. The number of extra-pair young (EPY) varies among different species and populations of the same species. We tested if it is a case for a small passerine bird with poly-territorial behaviour, the Wood Warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix). The results are based on the microsatellite analysis of seven loci and revealed a high level of EPY in Central Russia population of Wood Warbler (EPY in 41% of all nests, 16 of 39 nests; 25% of all young were EPY, 52 of 212 young). We did not find relationship between relatedness among mates in the pair and the presence of EPY. There was no difference in heterozygosity and body mass between EPY and within pair young (WPY). Possible causes of extra-pair paternity are discussed.
Publisher
The Russian Academy of Sciences
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